Wholesale beef prices: wintering up 14%, consumption down 3%

March 17, 2026

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Wholesale beef prices in Jesús María and Cañuelas markets showed a mixed picture. Wintering cattle prices rose 14%, while those for consumption fell 3%. This indicates gains in calves and drops in slaughter-ready categories.

Livestock markets in Jesús María and Cañuelas recorded disparities in wholesale beef prices. The report indicates that wintering cattle prices jumped 14%, contrasting with a 3% drop in meat destined for direct consumption. This situation solidified with improvements in calf prices, while slaughter-ready categories experienced declines. The analysis stems from the Buenos Aires agrolivestock market and underscores volatility in the livestock sector. Keywords include ganadería, vaca, and precio de la carne. The publication is dated March 17, 2026.

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